Staff Accountant

Aston Carter • Bridgewater, NJ • 2h ago

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Pay: 75k to 90k

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Staff Accountant with a strong understanding of GAAP, specifically for construction project accounting. This role involves managing budgets, communicating with project managers, and ensuring accurate billing processes. You will play a crucial part in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting our operational processes.

Responsibilities

Transfer budgets into Sage using the company cost code structure and in accordance with the budget export file provided by Estimator or Project Manager.

Communicate effectively with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders, and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing.

Review and verify the commitments, subcontractor change orders, and general conditions.

Verify the accuracy of the previously billed and paid figures on any Subcontractor's Application for Payment.

Ensure monthly AIA invoices are sent out for all projects with billing, including supporting documentation.

Manage and assist in processing company payroll based on weekly data, including check printing, direct deposit processing, and other accounting functions.

Ensure the established process of 3-way match is followed timely for 150 invoices monthly.

Produce a weekly AP Aging and collaborate with executive staff to determine payable invoices for the weekly check-run.

Record cash receipts and reconcile variances.

Process credit card payments.

Obtain Project Manager's approval for subcontractor payments once the Owner payment is made.

Complete monthly project reconciliations and perform a monthly close around the 15th of each month.

Collaborate with outside accounting or consulting firms to facilitate audits.

Essential Skills

Thorough knowledge of ERP/Accounting software.

Familiarity with Customer Billing software applications (such as Textura, Procore).

Proficiency in general PC skills (Word, Excel).

Experience in accounting, general ledger, reconciliation, month-end processes, financial statements, journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Construction industry experience, particularly with subcontractors.

Experience with Sage ERP 300.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to work well under deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Enjoys working in a team environment.

Ability to assist the team with certifications, prequalifications, and other corporate documents.

Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to smauriello@ astoncarter.com (smauriello@astoncarter.com) along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position in more detail.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bridgewater, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Pays 80% of health for the employee dental vision 401K match up to 4%

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgewater,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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